Purcell has disappeared for large stretches of multiple seasons consistently now, this is looking like the third year. Thing is, his hibernation stretch is particularly badly timed this year because Stamkos went down and we need people to be stepping up offensively, not stepping down. Purcell is probably the most offensively talented after Stamkos and Marty, that's why people are looking to him. He's playing not playing like Stamkos is injured and our playoff positioning is slipping though. Other people can step up too - point is, Purcell has been a consistent offender for multiple seasons now. Even if a player goes into a cold stretch, like Killorn has, as long as they're visibly out there having an impact on the game, busting their ass, fighting for the puck, for scoring chances, people wouldn't be bringing their name up.

I'm normally a Purcell defender, but this is pretty shitty timing for a cold streak. I did think he looked a bit better and more physical along the boards with Nate on his line. That's not his game but I appreciate the effort, and he's had some great backchecking this season. Just needs to stop looking to set people up and fire that laser wrister. Same with TJ. We've got some lethal shots on this team, just need to uncork them.

I'm normally a Purcell defender, but this is pretty shitty timing for a cold streak. I did think he looked a bit better and more physical along the boards with Nate on his line. That's not his game but I appreciate the effort, and he's had some great backchecking this season. Just needs to stop looking to set people up and fire that laser wrister. Same with TJ. We've got some lethal shots on this team, just need to uncork them.

Why, 5 shots in the first period not enough to suit ya?

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Originally Posted by goldenbolt

You said I was picking on purcell. As a separate conversation I mentioned the "TEAM" issues. So it was obviously too complex a conversation for ya. Got It.

Same conversation, immediately ensuing paragraph. And as a bonus, more support given for TEAM failure than any single player. No need to be on the snide side...honestly, the conversation is not too complex for us: Even if whole team bad, Purcell really bad. We got it.

"the majority of the board seems to think Purcell has become a fairly solid two-way player " I'm not so sure about that....

Look, call it "bashing", or "freaking out", or whatever you like- bottom line is players on teams have rolls to fill- obviously TP's roll is to score goals, or facilitate the scoring of goals by assisting on goals, or creating scoring opportunities. He has made some nice defensive plays yes- but he is a long way from a Selke- he IS a veteran forward, he IS a top six guy, He DOES play on the first power play unit- so when he does struggle offensively for a long stretch of time, it stands out as adversely affecting the TEAM because his primary roll on this team is as a scoring forward. Does this mean the other members of the team are absolved of responsibility for not fulfilling their own rolls and responsibilities?? Of course not. Does it mean he is solely responsible for the team's struggle to pot points?? Nope, doesn't mean that either. Pretty much means we need #16 to put up points, that's what JV signs his check for.

I would not "buy him out" unless he cannot be traded-and certainly not until the season is over. Why wouldn't Y trade him, or anyone else for that matter, to improve the team's offense?? I suspect there might not be a huge demand for TP16 right now-